Zaffai and the Tempests
$0.26
$0.26Legendary Creature — Human Bard Sorcerer
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#753
Current Rank
#863
Last Week
#2222
Last Month
Izzet Combos
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaffai and the Tempests.
RE-MATCH! Aziza, Witherbloom, Silverquill, Zaffai | Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Gameplay
Students, pack your bags! Saffai vs Witherbloom vs Lorehold vs Muddle | Commander EDH Gameplay
Aziza, Witherbloom, Silverquill, Zaffai | Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Gameplay
Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders w/ @JimDavisMTG and Jeremy | Magic: The Gathering Gameplay EP 14
ALL Secrets of Strixhaven cEDH Decks! | Gorma | Witherbloom | Quandrix | Zaffai | MTG cEDH GAMEPLAY
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaffai and the Tempests decks.
Prismari, the Inspiration+45% Synergy
$10.22
Resonating Lute+40% Synergy
$3.65
Improvisation Capstone+39% Synergy
$14.15
Molten-Core Maestro+35% Synergy
$1.02
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+26% Synergy
$0.29
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaffai and the Tempests's abilities and overall game plan.
Call Forth the Tempest+62% Synergy
$28.28
Enter the Infinite+59% Synergy
$6.97
Mnemonic Deluge+49% Synergy
$6.14
Aminatou's Augury+48% Synergy
$0.31
Hit the Mother Lode+47% Synergy
$0.54
Expropriate+46% Synergy
$15.40
Hexing Squelcher+45% Synergy
$20.27
Displacer Kitten+45% Synergy
$39.76
Personal Tutor+44% Synergy
$5.77
Nexus of Fate+44% Synergy
$6.28
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaffai and the Tempests decks.
Seething Song+44% Synergy
$9.99
Pyretic Ritual+39% Synergy
$11.70
Solve the Equation+38% Synergy
$3.68
Mana Drain+32% Synergy
$52.20
Mystic Remora+28% Synergy
$11.20
Swan Song+27% Synergy
$8.19
Mana Geyser+27% Synergy
$1.32
Storm-Kiln Artist+24% Synergy
$1.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse+15% Synergy
$2.16
Blasphemous Act+11% Synergy
$0.84
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+41% Synergy
$125.48
Mana Vault+40% Synergy
$108.16
Jeska's Will+37% Synergy
$41.41
Force of Will+36% Synergy
$69.03
Grim Monolith+35% Synergy
$451.24
Mox Diamond+33% Synergy
$1074.71
Thassa's Oracle+33% Synergy
$23.93
Rhystic Study+30% Synergy
$69.79
Chrome Mox+30% Synergy
$157.43
Mystical Tutor+21% Synergy
$17.28
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Vivi Ornitier+31% Synergy
$35.31
Pinnacle Monk+25% Synergy
$1.27
Prismari Pianist+25% Synergy
$0.43
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor+25% Synergy
$0.65
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+23% Synergy
$44.85
________ Goblin+22% Synergy
$0.43
Muse Seeker+22% Synergy
$0.20
Simian Spirit Guide+21% Synergy
$3.20
Treasonous Ogre+18% Synergy
$18.62
Thunderdrum Soloist+16% Synergy
$0.30
Baral and Kari Zev+15% Synergy
$0.18
Galazeth Prismari+15% Synergy
$0.37
Rionya, Fire Dancer+13% Synergy
$1.37
Colorstorm Stallion+13% Synergy
$0.85
Ashling, Flame Dancer+11% Synergy
$5.85
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+11% Synergy
$0.21
Rootha, Mercurial Artist+11% Synergy
$0.29
Rootha, Mastering the Moment+11% Synergy
$0.47
Exhibition Tidecaller+11% Synergy
$0.99
The Dawning Archaic+11% Synergy
$2.35
Thunderclap Drake+10% Synergy
$1.06
Wandering Archaic+10% Synergy
$11.10
Irma, Part-Time Mutant+10% Synergy
$4.62
Valley Floodcaller+9% Synergy
$4.10
Leitmotif Composer+9% Synergy
$0.31
Reckless Barbarian+8% Synergy
$0.23
Stormcatch Mentor+7% Synergy
$0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling+7% Synergy
$31.05
Faerie Mastermind+7% Synergy
$10.41
Deekah, Fractal Theorist+7% Synergy
$0.34
Palladium Myr+7% Synergy
$1.20
Gandalf the Grey+7% Synergy
$0.54
Electro, Assaulting Battery+6% Synergy
$5.42
Spellseeker+6% Synergy
$16.55
Encouraging Aviator+6% Synergy
$0.15
Imperial Recruiter+5% Synergy
$14.38
Goldspan Dragon+5% Synergy
$5.76
Dirgur Focusmage+5% Synergy
$0.61
Etali, Primal Storm+4% Synergy
$0.46
Archmage Emeritus+3% Synergy
$0.75
Melek, Izzet Paragon+2% Synergy
$0.20
Consecrated Sphinx+2% Synergy
$33.56
Laboratory Maniac+1% Synergy
$2.17
Veyran, Voice of Duality0% Synergy
$2.09
Solemn Simulacrum0% Synergy
$0.24
Ral, Monsoon Mage0% Synergy
$5.81
Archmage of Runes-4% Synergy
$3.06
Goblin Electromancer-9% Synergy
$0.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-17% Synergy
$7.50
Guttersnipe-17% Synergy
$0.31
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaffai and the Tempests safe.
Desperate Ritual+37% Synergy
$5.44
Red Elemental Blast+30% Synergy
$11.24
Deflecting Swat+25% Synergy
$66.19
Flusterstorm+25% Synergy
$9.10
Pact of Negation+25% Synergy
$19.62
Valakut Awakening+25% Synergy
$15.47
Magma Opus+23% Synergy
$0.28
Pyroblast+21% Synergy
$11.29
Into the Flood Maw+21% Synergy
$2.60
Mental Misstep+20% Synergy
$10.85
Sink into Stupor+17% Synergy
$6.75
Mindbreak Trap+17% Synergy
$16.07
Brain Freeze+16% Synergy
$2.96
Fierce Guardianship+13% Synergy
$55.29
Force of Negation+13% Synergy
$47.67
Prismari Charm+13% Synergy
$0.35
Snap+11% Synergy
$3.53
Big Score+11% Synergy
$0.61
Planar Incision+11% Synergy
$0.38
Misdirection+10% Synergy
$10.67
Flare of Duplication+10% Synergy
$1.08
Essence Flux+10% Synergy
$1.39
Prismari Command+9% Synergy
$0.34
Blur+8% Synergy
$0.37
Scour from Existence+8% Synergy
$0.20
Retraction Helix+7% Synergy
$0.34
Tibalt's Trickery+7% Synergy
$9.75
Commandeer+7% Synergy
$3.61
Invoke Calamity+7% Synergy
$0.47
Redirect Lightning+6% Synergy
$10.06
Aetherize+5% Synergy
$0.36
Reality Shift+4% Synergy
$0.32
Resculpt+4% Synergy
$0.33
Flashback+4% Synergy
$7.38
Untimely Malfunction+3% Synergy
$5.91
Reiterate+3% Synergy
$18.17
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.29
Borne Upon a Wind+1% Synergy
$4.81
Arcane Denial-1% Synergy
$1.58
Galvanic Iteration-1% Synergy
$0.38
Chaos Warp-2% Synergy
$0.32
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$41.26
Lightning Bolt-6% Synergy
$3.26
Pongify-8% Synergy
$2.03
Abrade-8% Synergy
$0.30
Rapid Hybridization-9% Synergy
$0.54
Frantic Search-10% Synergy
$0.61
Negate-16% Synergy
$0.30
Brainstorm-32% Synergy
$1.32
Counterspell-35% Synergy
$2.41
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaffai and the Tempests's game plan and control the board.
Dance with Calamity+41% Synergy
$0.37
Time Stretch+40% Synergy
$4.20
Rise of the Eldrazi+39% Synergy
$18.58
Sea Gate Restoration+37% Synergy
$34.70
Apex of Power+28% Synergy
$0.73
Merchant Scroll+27% Synergy
$5.68
Rite of Flame+24% Synergy
$5.43
Rapturous Moment+23% Synergy
$0.23
Beacon of Tomorrows+22% Synergy
$3.05
Rousing Refrain+21% Synergy
$0.31
Mizzix's Mastery+20% Synergy
$7.16
Furygale Flocking+20% Synergy
$0.31
Wheel of Fortune+18% Synergy
$2063.83
Timetwister+18% Synergy
Echocasting Symposium+18% Synergy
$4.32
Abstract Performance+17% Synergy
$0.32
Capture of Jingzhou+16% Synergy
$11.98
Blatant Thievery+16% Synergy
$3.75
Wisdom of Ages+16% Synergy
$0.32
Temporal Manipulation+15% Synergy
$12.78
Insurrection+15% Synergy
$10.04
Surge to Victory+14% Synergy
$0.37
Time Warp+14% Synergy
$13.93
Replication Technique+14% Synergy
$0.34
Explosive Singularity+13% Synergy
$0.54
Karn's Temporal Sundering+13% Synergy
$1.76
Temporal Mastery+13% Synergy
$4.09
Creative Technique+13% Synergy
$0.32
Splatter Technique+13% Synergy
$0.30
Clone Legion+12% Synergy
$3.22
Volcanic Vision+12% Synergy
$0.42
Impractical Joke+12% Synergy
$0.24
Brass's Bounty+10% Synergy
$0.43
Temporal Trespass+10% Synergy
$3.07
Chain Reaction+9% Synergy
$0.31
Gamble+8% Synergy
$15.52
Strike It Rich+8% Synergy
$1.77
Flow State+8% Synergy
$3.69
Walk the Aeons+8% Synergy
$1.99
Geosurge+8% Synergy
$3.41
Inspiring Refrain+7% Synergy
$0.34
Bonus Round+5% Synergy
$11.98
Mind's Desire+4% Synergy
$0.97
Expressive Iteration+3% Synergy
$0.24
Seize the Spoils+3% Synergy
$0.23
Treasure Cruise0% Synergy
$0.28
Windfall-4% Synergy
$4.55
Ponder-18% Synergy
$2.07
Faithless Looting-24% Synergy
$0.29
Preordain-26% Synergy
$0.64
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ruby Medallion+27% Synergy
$11.93
Sapphire Medallion+23% Synergy
$5.83
Diary of Dreams+16% Synergy
$0.25
Elixir of Immortality+12% Synergy
$0.80
Voltaic Key+10% Synergy
$3.93
Manifold Key+10% Synergy
$1.55
Primal Amulet+9% Synergy
$12.29
Chimil, the Inner Sun+9% Synergy
$5.15
The One Ring+8% Synergy
$102.81
Timesifter+5% Synergy
$2.43
Sewer-veillance Cam+5% Synergy
$0.28
Wayfarer's Bauble+4% Synergy
$0.30
Isochron Scepter+4% Synergy
$12.70
Defense Grid+4% Synergy
$7.21
Aether Spellbomb+4% Synergy
$0.39
Helm of Awakening+3% Synergy
$3.35
Lightning Greaves-7% Synergy
$4.26
Swiftfoot Boots-15% Synergy
$2.31
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Underworld Breach+21% Synergy
$12.69
Double Vision+16% Synergy
$0.62
Sunbird's Invocation+12% Synergy
$0.39
Swarm Intelligence+8% Synergy
$0.37
Leyline of Anticipation+8% Synergy
$8.88
Shark Typhoon+7% Synergy
$0.95
Rite of the Dragoncaller+6% Synergy
$3.10
Arcane Bombardment+5% Synergy
$6.71
Metallurgic Summonings+5% Synergy
$2.46
Omniscience+4% Synergy
$5.52
Thousand-Year Storm-2% Synergy
$0.81
Fiery Inscription-5% Synergy
$0.42
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaffai and the Tempests to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+13% Synergy
$18.96
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.45
Ral, Crackling Wit-7% Synergy
$15.94
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Otawara, Soaring City+33% Synergy
$31.69
Mistrise Village+30% Synergy
$9.10
Urza's Saga+23% Synergy
$37.99
City of Traitors+21% Synergy
$515.64
Crystal Vein+14% Synergy
$7.57
Great Hall of the Biblioplex+14% Synergy
$0.38
Emergence Zone+11% Synergy
$4.02
Petrified Hamlet+11% Synergy
$0.74
Skycoach Waypoint+8% Synergy
$0.36
Reliquary Tower+5% Synergy
$2.83
Saprazzan Skerry+5% Synergy
$2.60
Arcane Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$1.75
Agna Qel'a+3% Synergy
$1.04
Great Furnace+1% Synergy
$2.06
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+1% Synergy
$60.97
Mystic Sanctuary0% Synergy
$0.92
Seat of the Synod-1% Synergy
$0.73
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.35
Inventors' Fair-1% Synergy
$12.96
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+37% Synergy
$4.30
Talisman of Creativity+24% Synergy
$2.05
Lotus Petal+24% Synergy
$36.84
Mox Opal+23% Synergy
$226.34
Fellwar Stone+20% Synergy
$0.57
Lion's Eye Diamond+15% Synergy
$761.24
Worn Powerstone+13% Synergy
$0.36
Arcane Signet+12% Synergy
$0.37
Gilded Lotus+11% Synergy
$0.48
Springleaf Drum+9% Synergy
$0.35
Sol Ring+8% Synergy
$1.24
Thought Vessel+7% Synergy
$2.60
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
$0.34
Bender's Waterskin+4% Synergy
$0.80
Mox Amber+2% Synergy
$74.75
Midnight Clock-2% Synergy
$0.56
Fire Diamond-2% Synergy
$0.33
Sky Diamond-3% Synergy
$0.23
Commander's Sphere-9% Synergy
$0.27
Izzet Signet-10% Synergy
$0.36
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaffai and the Tempests decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Volcanic Island+53% Synergy
Polluted Delta+37% Synergy
$19.65
Flooded Strand+37% Synergy
$15.59
Sea Gate Restoration+37% Synergy
$34.70
Arid Mesa+36% Synergy
$33.20
Cavern of Souls+36% Synergy
$46.31
Scalding Tarn+35% Synergy
$36.47
Misty Rainforest+35% Synergy
$34.41
Training Center+34% Synergy
$14.88
Steam Vents+32% Synergy
$11.49
Wooded Foothills+31% Synergy
$16.88
Gemstone Caverns+30% Synergy
$48.63
City of Brass+28% Synergy
$9.92
Pinnacle Monk+25% Synergy
$1.27
Valakut Awakening+25% Synergy
$15.47
Thundering Falls+24% Synergy
$16.16
Bloodstained Mire+24% Synergy
$17.23
Mana Confluence+24% Synergy
$31.86
Turbulent Springs+20% Synergy
$6.89
Sink into Stupor+17% Synergy
$6.75
Riverpyre Verge+16% Synergy
$23.61
Scorched Geyser+15% Synergy
$2.77
Fiery Islet+11% Synergy
$5.88
Spectacle Summit+9% Synergy
$0.15
Shivan Reef+7% Synergy
$0.35
Coastal Peak+7% Synergy
$0.84
Forbidden Orchard+7% Synergy
$8.84
Reflecting Pool+6% Synergy
$16.43
Prismatic Vista+5% Synergy
$37.81
Cliffgate+5% Synergy
$0.35
Tarnished Citadel+5% Synergy
$18.40
Talon Gates of Madara+5% Synergy
$34.24
Spire of Industry+2% Synergy
$0.30
Prismari Campus+1% Synergy
$0.23
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$1.10
Command Tower-4% Synergy
$0.28
Riverglide Pathway-4% Synergy
$4.81
Ferrous Lake-5% Synergy
$0.34
Mountain-6% Synergy
$0.08
Island-6% Synergy
$0.08
Spirebluff Canal-6% Synergy
$6.33
Terramorphic Expanse-6% Synergy
$0.28
Exotic Orchard-8% Synergy
$0.30
Stormcarved Coast-9% Synergy
$1.82
Myriad Landscape-10% Synergy
$0.28
Frostboil Snarl-15% Synergy
$0.29
Cascade Bluffs-15% Synergy
$0.41
Izzet Boilerworks-15% Synergy
$0.36
Sulfur Falls-20% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Epiphany-26% Synergy
$0.27
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zaffai and the Tempests.
Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Iroh, Grand Lotus
Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit
Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Sword Coast Sailor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Candlekeep Sage
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Feywild Visitor
Fire Lord Azula
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Electro, Assaulting Battery
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Riku of Many Paths
Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lutri, the Spellchaser
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Dawning Archaic
Gandalf the Grey
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
Melek, Reforged Researcher
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Prismari, the Inspiration
Stella Lee, Wild Card
Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
Eris, Roar of the Storm
Najal, the Storm Runner
Baral and Kari Zev
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor